Selecting an export and clicking the remove button will remove the export.

Selecting an export and clicking the edit button, or double clicking an existing export will bring up the edit screen. Only the “access” field may be changed in this screen. Other changes must be made by deleting the export and recreating it, or by editing the configuration files manually. Also, please note that it is not currently possible to change order of exports in the Web Admin.

For additional information on this topic, and also for an additional level of configuration detail, please refer to the FAQ, “How do I manage NFS exports via the configuration files?”

Important – It is recommended that you avoid sharing user data at the root of a volume. The best practice is to create subdirectory structures and share these. This eases security administration, and removes the need to hide or secure system folders.

How do I manage NFS exports via the configuration files?

Editing the configuration files directly affords the greatest level of control over NFS exports. The primary files which are used for this are /dvol/etc/hostgrps and /dvol/etc/approve. Access these file via NFS or SMB, and open them with an editor.

Important – You must enter the command “approve update” at the CLI after the editing of files is complete. Otherwise, all changes to the approve files will be lost the next time a change is made via one of the administration interfaces.

Entries in the hostgrps file are plain text, separated by spaces. The name of the host group is always the first entry on each line, followed by one or more hostnames or IP addresses.

Entries in the approve file are also plain text, separated by spaces. Comment lines are preceded by the “#” character. The active lines each define an NFS export. The syntax for the active lines is as follows:

<Object type> <path> <hosts or groups> <security>

The object type will always be “files”.

The path is the full directory path to the data exported, including volume name.

Hosts or groups will typically be a hostgrps entry, but can also be a netgroup entry or host specification.

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5310 NAS specifications

Sun Microsystems, known for its innovative computing solutions, launched the Sun 5310 Network Attached Storage (NAS) system, which marked a significant advancement in the realm of storage solutions in the early 2000s. The 5310 NAS was designed to provide high-performance, reliable, and scalable storage tailored for enterprise environments.

One of the standout features of the Sun 5310 NAS is its file-serving capabilities, which support multiple protocols, notably NFS (Network File System) and CIFS (Common Internet File System). This dual-protocol support allowed organizations to seamlessly integrate the NAS into diverse IT ecosystems, facilitating interoperability between UNIX, Linux, and Windows systems. The enhanced file-sharing capabilities made it an ideal solution for businesses with mixed operating environments.

The Sun 5310 NAS incorporates cutting-edge technologies to ensure high availability and data integrity. The system utilized a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology, providing various RAID levels to protect against data loss while optimizing performance. Additionally, the device featured hot-swappable drives, enabling maintenance and upgrades with minimal downtime, a crucial factor for business continuity.

Equipped with advanced management software, the Sun 5310 NAS offered users an intuitive interface for monitoring storage health and performance. This software included comprehensive reporting functionalities that allowed IT administrators to oversee usage patterns and capacity planning efficiently.

Scalability was another defining characteristic of the Sun 5310 NAS. The system could easily expand with additional storage modules, accommodating the growing needs of an organization without the necessity for complete system overhauls. This flexibility ensured that businesses could adapt their storage solutions to meet evolving data storage needs without incurring significant costs or disruptions.

In terms of performance, the Sun 5310 NAS featured high I/O throughput achieved through its robust hardware architecture and optimized file serving capabilities. This performance baseline was crucial for organizations that relied on heavy data workloads and required rapid access to information.

In summary, the Sun 5310 NAS from Sun Microsystems embodied a forward-thinking approach to network storage, blending reliability, scalability, and multi-protocol support. Its user-friendly management software, combined with the robustness of RAID technology and hot-swappable drives, made it a preferred choice for enterprises looking to streamline their storage infrastructure while safeguarding critical data.
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